Why do we offer workshops?
Attending workshops is a great way to develop your skills, get information to enhance your knowledge, to meet a goal or to meet new friends. We offer workshops on a monthly basis for all of our students. Our workshops support communication, collaboration, development of leadership and life skills. Workshops are being held in person or online. Location will be provided on a calendar provided to parent and/or guardian.
“This opportunity has sharpened my skills in creating designs as well as learning about crucial topics and skills that will benefit me later on in the professional world.” ~Sam
“I have gained a lot of knowledge from this workshop and will use it for my upcoming interviews.” ~Adi
For more information on the type of workshops that are offered, please see below:
Bullying: Learn how to identify, bring awareness, and understand its not snitching.
College Prep : Coming Soon!
Community Engagement: Why it is important, the purpose, and the involvement.
Diversity: The importance of being culturally competent.
Emotional Intelligence (EI): Understand how to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you.
Entrepreneurship: Learn the basic foundation of being and entrepreneur. Hear from various levels of entrepreneurs, learn how to create a business plan and pitch to potential investors.
Financial Education: Basic overview on how to manage your money.
Interviews: Preparing them for successful interactions with potential employers or college admission panels. How to have a successful interview and seal the deal.
Leadership: Instilling essential skills, values, and qualities that empower to become effective and responsible leaders.
Public Speaking: Knowing how to communicate with confidence to an audience.
Resume Writing: Empower students to present their qualifications and experiences effectively. Equipping students for success as they transition into higher education or the workforce.
STEAM: Encourage to explore real-world challenges and apply holistic approach to solving complex problems. Hands-on experiments and interactive demonstrations.
Teamwork: Teaching students about collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. How to be respectful and confident in expressing their ideas and opinions effectively in a group setting.
Time Management: Learning how to allocate and utilize their time. Be able to set goals, prioritize tasks, and plan their schedules effectively.
“One of the things I appreciated the most was the motivating work environment. I enjoyed our financial literacy workshop and loved talking with other interns about it as well. My experience with this internship has been extremely valuable. “
~ Zahin
“I just wanted to take a moment again to express gratitude for the opportunity to work with you. I appreciate the welcoming environment you and the team provided since I started working here. This internship has allowed me to express my creativity through social media design and research.”
~Jasmine
Every year we will have end of the year celebration on what was accomplished and learned throughout the year. Interested in being involved ? Apply below.
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What youth are saying
“What I like about this program is they teach us a great understanding of life and how to solve certain situations. I gained alot of independence and how to become a better person. I would like to continue learning more about life lessons I may face and how to get through them.”
~Serenity
“So far the program has taught me how to talk to people and how I should be acting in school. I would like to see more people like me in our group sessions.”
~Somaya
“I’ve learned on how to grow in life and how to build a better version of myself. I am focused on achieving my career and where to start after high school.”
~Nasir
““The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.”
— Nelson Mandela
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